24/7 Emergency & Full-Service Veterinary Hospital - Huntington, NY

Long Island's Trusted Emergency Vets & Wellness Care Since 1982

Walk in anytime for emergencies — plus full-service wellness, dentistry, surgery, and advanced diagnostics, all under one roof. Caring for Long Island families and their pets for over 40 years.

Full Service Animal Hospital and Emergency Care on Long Island, NY

Your Pet’s Veterinarian for Every Stage of Life

West Hills Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital in Huntington, NY, offering general wellness, preventive care, emergency services, and specialty care for dogs, cats, and exotic animals. Part of the West Hills family of practices, we have been caring for Long Island pets for over 40 years.

We believe the best veterinary care happens through an ongoing relationship, not a single visit. Our team is here for routine checkups, urgent concerns, and everything in between.

Preventive Care That Keeps Pets Healthy. Emergency Care When It Matters Most.

West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is part of the West Hills family of practices, a network of seven Long Island hospitals. Your pet’s records are shared across our system so their information is instantly accessible, ensuring the best care as quickly as possible.

We offer dedicated wellness programs for dogs, cats, and exotic small mammals.

Not Sure If It’s an Emergency? Call Now or Bring Them In.

Trust your instincts. Every minute matters in a true emergency. If your pet is showing any of the following signs, do not wait. Our team is ready — right now.

When to Seek Emergency Care

If your pet is experiencing any of the following, please call us or bring them in immediately:
Our emergency team is on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including all holidays. Fully staffed. Fully equipped. Ready the moment you walk through the door.

Why Long Island Pet Owners Choose West Hills

You have choices for veterinary care on Long Island. Here is why thousands of families from Huntington to Hicksville, Bay Shore to Bayville, have trusted West Hills with the pets they love most.

Always Open, No Exceptions

We are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including every holiday. When every other door is closed, ours is open.

Experienced Veterinarians

We are purpose-built for high-acuity cases and life-threatening situations, providing a level of advanced intervention that is ready the moment you walk through our doors.

Answers in Minutes, Not Days

Complete in-house diagnostics mean your pet’s bloodwork, X-rays, and parvo testing are done while you wait — not sent to a lab overnight.

A Full Hospital, Not a Clinic

Fully equipped surgical suites, an ICU, oxygen therapy, endoscopy, and echocardiography — everything your pet might need is right here.

Seamless Specialty Access

When complex cases need a specialist, Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is on the same campus. Shared records. No re-explanation. Instant handoff.

Honest, Compassionate Care

We explain everything clearly, treat you as a partner in your pet’s care, and never let the cost of an initial emergency triage be a barrier to getting help.

Serving Long Island pet owners for over 40 years, established 1982. Accredited by NYSVA, AVMA, and USDA

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is West Hills Animal Hospital open right now?
Yes. West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is open right now, and every hour of every day — including weekends and all holidays. For emergency care, no appointment is necessary. Walk straight in at 800 W. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY 11743, or call (631) 351-6116.
No. Emergency visits are always walk-in. If you can call (631) 351-6116 on the way, our team can prepare for your pet’s arrival — but do not delay coming in if calling is not possible.

We treat the full spectrum of pet emergencies: trauma and injury, respiratory distress, seizures, toxin ingestion, foreign body obstruction, severe vomiting or diarrhea, urinary blockages, eye emergencies, parvovirus, post-surgical complications, cardiac events, and more. When in doubt, call us and we will advise.

While we do not have on-site specialists at our location, we do at our Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care location, located on the same campus, with shared medical records for seamless care. Here we refer complex specialty cases, like cardiology, advanced surgery, and more.

Yes. We work with all major pet insurance providers and also accept CareCredit for flexible payment options. We will never let cost be a barrier to emergency triage and initial stabilization. Speak with our front desk team on arrival.

We are at 800 W. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY 11743 — on Long Island, easily accessible from Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Find us on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/p7Ew3QUqRbhVfQ6M6. Call (631) 351-6116 on your way and we will have a team ready when you arrive.

Your Pet Deserves the Best. We Are Ready Right Now.

800 W. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY 11743   |   Open 24/7, 365 days a year   |   (631) 351-6116